Hebrews 3:12-13(To recite September 6 & 7)
Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
What Are Fighter Verses?
Fighter Verses are short passages of Scripture which we as a church have chosen to memorize each week. The Scripture, day after day, reveals to us the greatness of all that God is for us in Christ so that by the power of the Spirit we find our joy in him and the ways of sin become distasteful -- indeed ugly and repugnant.
How Will I Know Which Verses to Memorize?
Find the weekly Fighter Verse here on the web, in our church bulletin, or in the Star newsletter. Fighter Verse bookmarks with this year's schedule are available in the children's or youth wall displays. You may also view the full 2008 Fighter Verse schedule below, along with the other 4 years. Purchase Bible Memory Resources from our church bookstore or online through Children Desiring God.
Why Memorize the Bible?
For many reasons! Here are a few. It is one of the most effective ways to "meditate" on the Word of God "day and night" (Joshua 1:8); to treasure it in our hearts that we might not sin against the Lord (Psalm 119:11); and to meditate on the Lord in the "night watches" (Psalm 63:6) so that we can regard all his ways (Psalm 119:15). Since "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17), the memorized Word helps us in evangelism making the Word of truth readily available to build our own and others' faiths. It works on our hearts to cultivate Christ-like character. It helps us to resist temptation, and enhances prayer and worship. Pastor John has a helpful message on memorizing scripture that we suggest for further encouragement.
Why Memorize the Bible Together, Church-Wide?
Everyone needs to be armed with the Word of God. Memorizing together adds accountability and encouragement.
Why Does Bethlehem Use the ESV Bible?
Pastor John explains why we use this translation. He finds it to be a more literal translation and a beautifully readable version of the Bible. Read his full article.
For practical help on how to memorize, please see An Approach to Extended Scripture Memorization by Andrew Davis.